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Sound dampening question

Discussion in 'Audio, Security and Electronics' started by Texas Aggie, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    this will be the first time i've dampened my car and I'm wondering how much I will need to dampen the front/rear doors and complete trunk. I've seen 10sqft and such but how much will that cover?
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 16, 2008
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  2. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    couldn't tell ya. I can't remember how much exactly it to do my trunk but i remember it started to feel like i was using a hell of a lot. Adds up quick

    get more than you think you need
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 17, 2008
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  3. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    yeah, i've got a lot of stuff i need to get before i put dampening on. I only want to rip my door panels off one more time cause i'm getting tired of it.

    i intend on adding some cold cathode lights and 2 more line output converters along with the dampening. i'll do everything at once. just trying to figure out how much i'll need for the doors and trunk so i can add up total cost
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 17, 2008
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  4. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    ya, i'm feeling your plan. make sure you take pics, i'd like to see this process. that and i haven't tried takin the panels off yet and a how to would be great.
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 17, 2008
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  5. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    I did a How-To on installing the rear speakers in the Audio section. check it out. i have some pics on there too. I may wait till I get that rebate check we're supposed to get from the government before I buy everything.

    it'll prolly take a few days because this'll be the first time i'll be doing something like this. i've done a hand full of installs but by no means am i an expert. so far i haven't messed up...lol
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 17, 2008
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  6. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    always good. I know i'm always do careful doin everything. I got my subs all set up and ready to go then i went and got the pros to wire it up for me. jsut wasn't feeling to confident that day i guess
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 17, 2008
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  7. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    I feel ya. I had some ppl install my amp and components but when i looked at my amp they didn't wire my components to my amp. i talked to the install ppl but didn't want to get crazy cause they know what car I have and my address. from then on i decided to do everything myself. all it takes is research.

    there are a lot of knowledgeable ppl on here and in case one person is wrong, others will probably know better. also, the longer this site is up...hopefully...the more how-tos will be posted. I mean we have over 640 ppl. someone's gotta know something.
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 17, 2008
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  8. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    Ya i know eh, i always ask here first. but i know a few guys at the local audio shop, and i've done a lot of business with em, always good. I got the whole system for my jeep from them and then started on the lancer. I'm like customer number one there.
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 17, 2008
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  9. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    oh nice, i've never had one person do it. either myself or someone i heard good things about. but my girl's best friend's fiance does everything involved with Scion's so i'll prolly start workin with him. May start a business with him too.
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 17, 2008
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  10. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    hey that'd be pretty cool
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 17, 2008
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  11. Pocket

    Pocket Well-Known Member

    Pocket, Mar 18, 2008
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  12. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    oh really? well coming from a WOMAN i guess i will agree..lol :D
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 18, 2008
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  13. Donitsi

    Donitsi New Member

    I would consider adding aluminium sheet to those open holes in the door under the Dynamat to make it even better. Or is that too hi-fi? :)
     
    Donitsi, Mar 18, 2008
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  14. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    ^ honestly, i have no idea wat ur talkin about. where would I get an aluminum sheet?
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 18, 2008
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  15. ChokingChicken

    ChokingChicken Well-Known Member

    ^+1

    Why would you wanna close up those holes?
     
    ChokingChicken, Mar 19, 2008
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  16. Donitsi

    Donitsi New Member

    Sheet, plate.. 2mm thick. You want to close up those holes for better bass response. But I can see that is too high end. Just put Dynamat over them.
     
    Donitsi, Mar 19, 2008
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  17. darklancer

    darklancer Well-Known Member

    hmm future thought
     
    darklancer, Apr 9, 2008
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